...he always scrambled from the car and pranced through your door with a smile on his face. In his view every visit to you was a party with friends.

Should you come across abandoned or injured wildlife, there are important “Do”s and “Don’t”s to follow. To begin, always wear gloves and use a towel! Never handle any wild animal with your bare hands. Rabies is a serious and potentially life-threatening disease. Next, if at all possible, do not call animal or pest control; it may very well benefit the animal to try contacting a rehabilitation facility first.

The Diamond Rock Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic, located in Malvern, Pennsylvania, is available to give you advice over the phone should you need it: 610-240-0883. You can also visit their website for more helpful tips like the information provided above: www.diamondrockwildlife.org.

Additionally, the following resources can help with your wildlife-related questions and concerns: